The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
€ 33,300
€ 31,300
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Eos 2.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
56.8
70.5
79.1
56.1
69.5
78.5
70.5 in
Width
69.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.8 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
173.5
101.5
166.9
173.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3635 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.21 %
General
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
1F
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
26.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
26.34 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
579 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127 kWh
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
906 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
